Region V Public Health Leadership Institute (RVPHLI)

The Region V Public Health Leadership Institute (RVPHLI) is a 4-month virtual educational opportunity for professionals in public health and primary care to cultivate their capacity to influence change in their organizations and communities.

Learning objectives:

• Practice adaptive leadership skills to guide organizational, community, and systems change
• Identify approaches for creating a culture of learning within their agencies
• Apply strategies to foster a supportive workplace culture for all

Format:
All sessions will take place from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Central.

• Part 1 - Introduction to Adaptive Leadership: January 14, January 21, January 28, 2026
• Part 2 - Adaptive Leadership for Organizational Change: February 11, February 25, March 11, 2026
• Part 3 - Adaptive Leadership for Systems Change: March 25, April 8, and April 22, 2026

Learning activities:

• Self-assessment and goal-setting for individual and organizational growth
• Live virtual sessions (9) featuring guest speakers, interactive exercises, and discussion
• Peer-to-peer learning, sharing, and networking during live virtual sessions and on online platform
• Required and recommended reading
• Curated on-demand training based on participants' interests and goals

The Institute is designed for professionals who are:

• Mid-career (at least 5 years in public health or primary care) or executive professionals
• Involved in some way in workforce development, community health strategy, and/or performance management
• In managerial, administrative, or clinical roles
• Working within state/local/tribal health departments or Federally Qualified Health Centers and look-alikes
• Serving Medically Underserved Communities, rural areas, Health Professions Shortage Areas, or other high-need areas

There is no fee for selected applicants to attend the program.

The cohort is limited to 38 people.

A link to the online application is available on the program website.